Houston-area bridges in need of repair

July 25, 2014 |Dana Guthrie

From freeways to country roads, Houston is full of bridges that have fallen into disrepair. TxDOT says they are still safe to drive on, but due to deficiencies, some of them are eligible for federal repair funding, while others are in good condition but built using obsolete guidelines.

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Interstate 45 northbound over railroad, north of Highway 146

Year built: 1965

Year reconstructed: 1987

Owned by: TxDOT

The structure directly under the roadway is listed in fair condition. The bridge is currently listed as structurally deficient.

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Interstate 45 northbound over railroad, north of Highway 146

Year built: 1965

Year reconstructed: 1987

Owned by: TxDOT

The structure directly under the roadway is listed in fair condition. The bridge is currently listed as structurally deficient.